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This Day in Labor History: December 10, 1976 Lawyers, Guns & Money (Weblog)07:07
At a pivotal moment for Chicago’s left, North Side alderman tries to bridge socialism and… Chicago Tribune06:05
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The 'compassion' from Chicago Mayor Johnson’s admin 'doesn’t match their competency': Raymond… Fox News14:11 9-Dec-23
Ex-GOP Congressman Mocks Biden Impeachment Inquiry: 'Fishing Expedition' Newsweek14:01 9-Dec-23
Hundreds of affordable homes remain vacant amid Chicago housing crisis ABC7 / WLS-TV11:02 9-Dec-23
In the last 7 days
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs measure lifting Illinois’ moratorium on new nuclear power plants Chicago Tribune19:59 8-Dec-23
'Rogue' buses try to dump migrants in west suburbs to avoid city fines ABC7 / WLS-TV19:23 8-Dec-23
Pritzker Signs Measure Allowing New Small-Scale Nuclear Technology in Illinois WTTW18:57 8-Dec-23
Prosecutors close to resting case in Ed Burke's corruption trial ABC7 / WLS-TV18:56 8-Dec-23
Chicago hate crime ordinance update centralizes reporting ABC7 / WLS-TV18:56 8-Dec-23
Committee Endorses Push to Expand Chicago’s Hate Crime Law WTTW17:57 8-Dec-23
Vallas: ‘Illinois is back,’ but only in Pritzker’s active imagination Illinois Policy Institute17:12 8-Dec-23
Illinois pension debt grows $2.6 billion in 2023, mainly to cover raises Illinois Policy Institute17:01 8-Dec-23
New Rules Inhibit Public Attendance at Council Meetings Better Government Association16:05 8-Dec-23
Feds play recording of call with Gery Chico as they allege Ed Burke used threats over permits ‘to extort benefits’ from … Chicago Sun-Times15:22 8-Dec-23
Chicago police Sgt. John Poulos, whose fatal shootings of 2 men led to about $2 million in City Hall payouts, now… Chicago Sun-Times14:21 8-Dec-23
Chicagoans will need an I.D. and a reservation to sit in the main chamber of City Council meetings WBEZ Chicago13:03 8-Dec-23
Chicago Officials Revise Rules Limiting Access to City Council Meetings After Warning WTTW12:41 8-Dec-23
Chicago reels from fallout of toxic metals at proposed migrant shelter camp NBC News10:13 8-Dec-23
Friends of the Parks Says 'No Way' To Chicago Bears Building New Stadium on Lakefront WTTW10:09 8-Dec-23
What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field — and which other… Chicago Tribune09:24 8-Dec-23
Obama’s massive prisoner release led to Jesse Webster’s Chicago success story and three failures Chicago Sun-Times06:47 8-Dec-23
‘Bank jackings’ in Chicago see robbers drain victims’ accounts with their phone apps Chicago Sun-Times06:35 8-Dec-23
Suspected Mexican cartel leader facing drug charges in Chicago sees Treasury Department freeze his assets Chicago Sun-Times06:04 8-Dec-23
The cost of transgender delusions that Democrats want to ignore Washington Examiner04:32 8-Dec-23
Testimonies reveal details on Burke's efforts to halt rehab project ABC7 / WLS-TV21:21 7-Dec-23
Migrant shelter at closed St. Bartholomew school expected to open next year Chicago Sun-Times19:43 7-Dec-23
Panel Rejects Push to Upend CPD Discipline System, But Endorses Extension of Police Contract WTTW19:24 7-Dec-23
Progressive Chicago Teachers Union boss owes thousands in unpaid utility bills despite… Fox News19:08 7-Dec-23
Off-duty Chicago cop fatally strikes pedestrian near House of Blues in River North Chicago Sun-Times18:52 7-Dec-23
City Council committee rejects discipline provision in Chicago police contract but OKs pay hikes Chicago Tribune18:28 7-Dec-23
Proposal to save Chicago, suburban public transit from fiscal cliff is sent to Springfield Chicago Sun-Times17:31 7-Dec-23
Chicago’s armed robberies surge, in five charts Chicago Sun-Times17:00 7-Dec-23
Pay $8.75M to Family of Man Killed by CPD Officer After He Called 911 for Help, City Lawyers Recommend WTTW14:35 7-Dec-23
Matthew Pritzker, billionaire cousin of Illinois governor is dumped from glitzy L.A. Biden… Mail Online14:32 7-Dec-23
L.A. Business Owner Who Voted for Biden, Newsom & Bass Not Happy With Predictable Results twitchy13:28 7-Dec-23
Trump golf course isn’t making the grade: code violation records The Raw Story11:41 7-Dec-23
Chicago seeing largest spike in robberies in over 20 years, analysis shows Chicago Sun-Times08:11 7-Dec-23
City Council to meet amid fallout from scrapped migrant camp plans ABC7 / WLS-TV06:17 7-Dec-23
Chicago Teachers Union president owes city $5,579 for utilities Illinois Policy Institute06:08 7-Dec-23
A Trump Dictatorship Won’t Happen Project Syndicate05:57 7-Dec-23
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands in Illinois to provide all kids under age 5 with free books Chicago Sun-Times18:49 6-Dec-23
Burke tried to 'shake down' owners of Burger King: new testimony ABC7 / WLS-TV18:32 6-Dec-23
White House awards $500k to Southern Montana Amtrak Route Montana Standard18:27 6-Dec-23
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf meets with Nashville mayor ABC7 / WLS-TV18:22 6-Dec-23
Chicago’s Union Station to receive $93 million from U.S. for upgrades Chicago Sun-Times18:05 6-Dec-23
Advisory council created to ensure diversity in businesses participating in next year’s… Chicago Tribune18:02 6-Dec-23
Chicago White Sox confirm meeting between Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and mayor of Nashville, Tenn. Chicago Tribune16:31 6-Dec-23
Democrats turn on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in latest fiasco over immigrant crisis Washington Examiner16:02 6-Dec-23
Chicago White Sox owner meets with Nashville mayor WSMV, Tennessee15:31 6-Dec-23
‘It Felt Like a Shakedown’: Fast Food Official Testifies About Meeting With Ex-Ald. Ed Burke WTTW14:20 6-Dec-23
Want to fix American democracy? Tell us how. Chicago Sun-Times13:53 6-Dec-23
Chicago scrambling to determine next steps for migrant shelters ABC7 / WLS-TV13:19 6-Dec-23
Poverty 4X higher for Chicago high school dropouts than college grads Illinois Policy Institute11:40 6-Dec-23
Pritzker kills Chicago’s plan to build immigrant tent at Brighton Park Washington Examiner11:07 6-Dec-23
Chicago 2024 convention host committee launches drive to spread business to minorities Chicago Sun-Times08:02 6-Dec-23
Who should decide the fate of Chicago’s most serious police misconduct cases? WBEZ Chicago07:04 6-Dec-23
Chicago Black Voters to Republican Candidates: ‘Now Is Your Time’ The New York Sun06:28 6-Dec-23
Chicago taxpayers have paid nearly $700 million since 2000 in lawsuits by people who claimed they were framed by police Chicago Sun-Times06:05 6-Dec-23
Chicago residents irate with Democrats over migrant crisis, vow to disrupt Democratic National… Fox News03:11 6-Dec-23
Illinois scraps plan for building migrant winter camp due to toxic soil risk PBS Online19:47 5-Dec-23
Chicago blames state for not raising concerns about Brighton Park migrant site sooner WBEZ Chicago19:22 5-Dec-23
Illinois in the middle of the road nationally on traffic safety Chicago Sun-Times19:00 5-Dec-23
House Democrats reject GOP’s immigration limits in Ukraine aid bill The Fresno Bee19:00 5-Dec-23
New testimony about alleged tax appeal scheme in Ed Burke trial ABC7 / WLS-TV18:51 5-Dec-23
City invests in cultural programming with $1 million in grants to Chicago organizations Chicago Sun-Times16:28 5-Dec-23
15-year Loop office lease for Department of Environment, police oversight commission OK’d by committee despite backlash Chicago Sun-Times16:19 5-Dec-23
Chicago mayor reacts after state halts Brighton Park migrant site NBC Chicago15:33 5-Dec-23
Mid-sized cities are clamoring for migrants Niskanen Center14:08 5-Dec-23
There’s no getting around tax hikes to properly fund city and state services Chicago Sun-Times14:02 5-Dec-23
Pritzker Pulls State Funding From Migrant Base Camp in Brighton Park, Citing Environmental Concerns WTTW13:20 5-Dec-23
Chicagoans Sue Mayor Over Tent City for Migrants NewsMax13:17 5-Dec-23
'No Longer' Feel Represented by Joe Biden, Chicago Democrat Warns Party May Lose Voters Independent Journal Review12:19 5-Dec-23
Animal Shelters Under Pressure: Euthanasia Up 25% as Chicago’s City Shelter Experiences Surge in Strays, Difficulty… WTTW06:33 5-Dec-23
Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 6.3% in 2022: Report WTTW06:33 5-Dec-23
Chicago car thefts at 11-year high in 2023 before year’s over Illinois Policy Institute06:10 5-Dec-23
Chicago pauses proposed tent city for migrants amid contamination fears Grist Magazine04:34 5-Dec-23
'Nowhere Else To Go': Blue City Official Warns Biden Campaign That They're On Track To Lose… The Daily Caller22:52 4-Dec-23
Over vocal opposition, Manteno board clears way for $2 billion Chinese-owned EV battery plant Chicago Tribune21:55 4-Dec-23
Jesse Watters: Biden's nomination isn't a sure thing Fox News21:43 4-Dec-23
Michael Fassnacht to resign as head of World Business Chicago Chicago Sun-Times21:43 4-Dec-23
State drafted, but never sent to Texas, flyer aimed at discouraging migrants from coming to… Chicago Tribune20:33 4-Dec-23
Alds. Lopez and Sigcho-Lopez Debate Attempt to Add Sanctuary City Referendum to March Primary Ballot WTTW20:03 4-Dec-23
Illinois Officials Stop Construction of Chicago Base Camp for Migrants as Environmental Review Continues WTTW19:32 4-Dec-23
2024 NASCAR Chicago tickets go on sale Dec. 6 Chicago Sun-Times19:08 4-Dec-23
Donald Trump Jr. Issues Urgent Plea After Transgender Cyclists Top Race Newsweek18:50 4-Dec-23
CPD urged to relax restrictions on vehicle chases Chicago Sun-Times18:02 4-Dec-23
Biden’s Border Crisis Hits Chicago Hard, by Invitation The Daily Signal17:21 4-Dec-23
Migrants in Chicago reportedly beg Biden for work permits at rallies: 'We are being forgotten' CBS Austin16:19 4-Dec-23
Move to Limit Access to City Council Meetings ‘Likely Illegal,’ Better Government Association Warns Mayor WTTW14:48 4-Dec-23
Chicago Public Media CEO Matt Moog stepping down WBEZ Chicago12:27 4-Dec-23
'Please Don't Forget About Us': Longtime Illegal Immigrants Exasperated As Biden Hands Work… The Daily Caller10:30 4-Dec-23
Progressives Were ‘Not Ready’ For Mayor’s Office, Ald. Taylor Says: ‘We Look Real Stupid Right Now’ Block Club Chicago10:04 4-Dec-23
Portage Park pole sign allegations in spotlight in ex-Ald. Ed Burke corruption trial Chicago Tribune09:39 4-Dec-23
Migrants in Chicago attack Biden for ignoring them: 'We need job permits too' Fox News07:39 4-Dec-23
Chicago man files wrongful death lawsuit after fatal stabbing of Palestinian American son Fox News07:22 4-Dec-23
Hearing in court Monday on migrant camp restraining order ABC7 / WLS-TV06:22 4-Dec-23
5 jobs Illinois imposes heaviest licensing burdens on Illinois Policy Institute06:06 4-Dec-23
Carjackings more than double in Chicago from 5 years ago Illinois Policy Institute06:06 4-Dec-23
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s mental health plan in Chicago starts small but carries big political… Chicago Tribune06:04 4-Dec-23
No injuries in Swift Mansion fire Chicago Sun-Times14:53 3-Dec-23
A plea to Biden from longtime immigrants in Chicago: ‘Please don’t forget about us, we need job … Chicago Tribune06:13 3-Dec-23
NRA blasts doctor who testified before Congress in gun violence hearing: 'Gun control extremist' Fox News04:03 3-Dec-23
In the last month
Simply following the “new precedent” established by Republicans Angry Bear (Weblog)07:01 2-Dec-23
Brighton Park migrant camp site report shows soil was contaminated ABC7 / WLS-TV22:59 1-Dec-23
Amid city delays, state pitching in additional $2M to feed migrants Chicago Sun-Times19:27 1-Dec-23
State, Greater Chicago Food Depository to Spend Additional $4M on Meals for Migrants; City to Take Over Next Year WTTW18:48 1-Dec-23
Democrat Sorensen to run for re-election for 17th District KWQC18:43 1-Dec-23
Illinois is due for some budget belt-tightening Chicago Sun-Times18:41 1-Dec-23
Ex-Chicago firefighter sentenced to 2 months behind bars for role in Jan. 6 insurrection The Kansas City Star18:39 1-Dec-23
State, food bank step in to keep migrants fed during December amid city contract delay Chicago Tribune18:34 1-Dec-23
Christmas 2023: The Grinches of Illinois Illinois Policy Institute18:24 1-Dec-23
More secret recordings played in court during Ed Burke federal trial ABC7 / WLS-TV18:24 1-Dec-23
Supreme Court Rules Chicago Teen Bicyclist Is Covered by Father’s Auto Insurance Policy WTTW18:18 1-Dec-23
Vallas: Fewer cops is how mayor plans to make Chicago safer? Illinois Policy Institute18:04 1-Dec-23

      
            
      
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